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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Fatal Accident.

SpeClhi loleRrhu W tne OLhtebHhn.
SHERMAN, July 18.-An accident occur
red yesterday evening at Southmeyde
switch on the Texas d Pacific railway,
seven miles west of this city, which re-
suited In the death of young man by the
name of Thomas Sullivan, 18 years of age,
who recently came to Texas from Mis-
souri,. He was engaged as laborer on
Nick Fox's farm, and went yesterday
evening, in company with two boys, to a
tank to take a bath. Young Sullivan
succeeded in getting his clothes off frst,
and jumped into the water hsadforemost.
The tank was about seven feet deep, and
the two boys stood waiting for Sullivan to
rise to the top, but he failed to appear,
and the boys notified the citizens who soon
succeeded in getting the young mans
dead body out of the water. The blood
ran out of his mouth and ears. When he
leaped into the water, his head struck a
stump, causing instant death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Alledged Crookedness.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

OpeClhl leleRrdm w tiic ciaVeomhh'
SAN ANTONIO, July 1S.-The latest
municipal sensation was brought to the
surface to-day. At the meeting of the
city council, Alderman Belknap, presi-
dent of the San Antonio Street railway,
in the course of speech in opposition to
the acceptance of bid OF, the Southern
Electric and Construction company, of
Dallas, to light the city with electricity,
that it was openly charged on the streets
that aldermen had accepted stock in the
company as bribes to get its bid through
the council.
The mayor at once appointed com
mittee of investigation to inquire into
the accusation. The committee was in
structed to begin its investigation to-
morrow morning, at IL o'clock. Some
rich developments are expected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
A Saloon Mobbed.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 19.-There was an
exciting time last night at Wilkinson,
Hancock county, growing out of the
mobbing of a saloon run by VIM. Wilson.
A mob, numbering 100 persons, battered
the front windows and doors down and
mashed the pool table with sledge ham
mer. The counter and bar fixtures were
similarly served.
On Saturday night several persons were
elected from the saloon, going away VOW
ing vengeance, and people are inclined to
think the attack was instigated by this
olaGa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21

pecial Telegram to The Statesmen.

Special Telegram to The Statesman
DEN1soN, Tex, July 1S.-The best game
of ball played in Texas this season came
off at Woodland park this afternoon be-
tween the Texarkana Gate Cities and the
Gate Cities of Denison. The score stood
two to one in favor of the visiting club.
The excitement was so high that the men
left their seats and threw hats into the
air. Tonight at least 1,500 men are con-
gregated talking base ball. The tie-Den.
ison winning yesterday and Texarkana
to-day-will be played Friday. They
play at Sherman tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Charged With Rape.

Special Telegram TO the statesman.
LAREDO, July 18.-Deputy-sheriff Peter
Nails, of Zapata county, arrived in this
city Saturday night, bringing in Hilano
Rodriguez, charged with rape upon the
person of girl named Tramila, after
committing which he shot her, from the
effects of which she is not expected to re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21

Troy, N. Y, July ia special to the
Times says that a syndicate Of New York
gentlemen interested in Jerome park and
other race courses, are negotiating at Sar-
atoga for the purchase of the property of
the Saratoga Racing association. The
property includes the race course, the
Saratoga Club house, grounds and cot
ages. The price will probably approach
S1,OO0O 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Texas Weather.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

GALVESTON, July 19.-No rain is re-
ported to-day from any point in Texas.
Following were the highest markings of
the Thermometer: Galveston, 80; Hous-
ton, 90: Hearne, 10l; Waco, 101; Corsicana,
101, Dallas, 100; San Antonio, 96; Cuero,
100; Weatherford, 102; Bolton, 100; Bren-
ham, 80; Luling, 81; Weimar, 9S; Sour
Lake, 9S; Orange, 80, Means, 9S.3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Excitement at Tyler.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

TYLER, July 19.-Mr. l.. L. Schulz, an
old citizen of this city, who was yesterday
arrested and confined in jail on the charge
of attempt to rape the daughter of Mrs.
Bingham, was to-day released on bond,
which he gave in the sum of $500. His
examining trial has been set for Friday
next. The case has created great excite
ment in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
A Prophetic Accident.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

bpeCIaI ItIegTaW 70 tHe oVaVe5HaH'
GALVESTON, July 19.-During the pro-
Gress of prohibition meeting, on Ball
square, tonight the platform gave way,
precipitating the occupants to the ground.
j. +. Davie, prominent citizen, who was
on the platform, sustained fracture of
one of his legs by the break down. He
was the only one seriously hurt, the Others
escaping with slight bruises.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Business Educators.

MILWAUKEE, July 10 The Business
Educators association of America opened
ITS ninth annual session this morning, in
the rooms of the Spencerian college.
President Sadler delivered the opening
address. About seventy-fve delegates are
present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
Fatally Shot.


HoUsroN, Tex, July 19.-This morning
a messenger from Piney Point came hur-
riedly to town in search of medical assist
ance for Hugh Molly, young man living
near that place who shot himself acoi-
dentally. It seems that he attempted to
shoot beef. The revolver failed to dis
charge, when be dashed it to the ground in
fit OF evaporation. On striking the
ground the weapon exploded, and the
bullet entered his left side and lodged
under the skin on the opposite side. DIR
Daniels responded to the call and re
turned this afternoon with the report thai
the wound is fatal, and that Molly Ii
liable to die before morning. The young
man has many friends here who lamen
his accident. Several parties have gone
out to help him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21

cover. The crime was committed two
weeks ago, and the officers have trailed
the fugitive since that time. Last Friday
he was overtaken in Encinal county,
about sixty miles from here. He saw the
officers and fired upon them Intellectually,
and was himself wounded and captured
and brought here and Jailed. His wounds
not proving serious, he was taken this
evening by the officers to Zapata county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
AT THE HEAD.

Best Pianos.
Best Organs
Beet Warranty.
Largest Stock.
Most Varied Stock.
Goods Exactly as Represented:
Instruments of all Grades ano Prices:
Easy Terms to Prompt Paying Purchasers.
HAZARD d CO.,
Music Dealers,
912 Congress ave-,
Austin, Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
CANADA.
employees MISSING.

MONTREAL, July 19.-The employees of
the st. Lawrence sugar refinery, which was
destroyed by fire last week, were paid last
night, when it was found that three of
them, named Henderson, Beaumont and
Mastoden, the latter an Italian, were
missing. 1t is believed that they were
burned to death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
ITALY.
AWAITING THE REPORT.

ROME, July 19.-The congregation of
the Propaganda are awaiting the report
of the meeting of American bishops, pre-
sided over by Cardinal Gibbons, before
pronouncing finally whether the vatican
approves or condemns the Knights of
Labor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
SWITZERLAND,
SHOWING ON THE ALPS.

GENEVA, July 19.-There have been se-
we're snow storms in the Swiss Alps. Six
tourists, including three sons of the director
of the Zurich college,have been lost on the
Jungfrau. Several parties were sent out
to endeavor to rescue them, but their
efforts we're not successful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
BY the Morphine Route,

Special Telegram to the Statesman
GAINESVILLE, July ia young man
named John Grimes committed suicide
here this afternoon, at 6 O'Clock, by taking
large dose of morphine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
A LAW OF TIE REALM.

LONDON, July 10.-The house of COM
mons went formally in body to the house
of lords, this afternoon, where the royal
assent was given to the Irish crimes act
amendment bill, and ii was thus made
law of the realm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
THE suIrAN's SANCTION.

LONDON, July 19.-Sir James Ferguson,
parliamentary secretary of foreign af-
fairs, stated in the house of commons this
AFTERNOON that the question of assent of
the powers to the election of Prince
Ferdinand to the Bulgarian throne would
not arise until after the sultan had sane
toned the election, and the sultan's sane
tion had not yet been given to it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
THE EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

LONDON, July 19-Concerning the An
glo Turkish Egyptian convention it was
stated no negotiations were proceeding,
and it was unlikely that suspended nego-
tiations would be soon resumed. Sir
Henry Drummond Wolff, British special
envoy, not having given England's ratih-
cation, no withdrawal of the ratification
could take place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
"NO-MAN'S LAND"
A Petition to the President Setting Forth
Its Condition.

A Petition to the President Setting Forth
Its Condition.
WASHINGTON, July ia petition signed
by ten residents of Mineral City, which is
on neutral strip known as mo Mans
Land" lying south of Kansas, has been
received by the president, deprecating his
failure to sign the bill passed by both
houses of congress at the last session, an
nexing "No-Man's Land" to the state OF
Kansas. The petitioners represent that
for years past that country has been
monopolized by large and influential cat
tie companies, many of them foreign
corporations, which have fenced off for
their own purposes thousands of acres
of valuable land, and whose very aim is to
keep out honest and hard working farmers.
The petition states that from twenty to
thirty families are daily entering the
strip, and are locating and building homes
and breaking the ground for crops. The
railroads are making surveys, and some
are about commencing to grade. Towns
are springing up, people are spending
their money in building, and yet they
cannot get title to the ground they are
building upon. Business is impeded be-
cause trade is unprotected.
The petitioners ask that their state
ments be Investigated and such action
taken as will best protect them in their
rights.
THE ooMMIssIoNER's RULING.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-In reply to let
t,r of cattle owner on the trail known as
"No Mans Land" asking whether por-
ton of the herders occupying the land
can form an organization and adopt a
herd law 10 govern the free rangemen,
Land Commissioner Sharp states that no
person, organization or association has
any right or color of authority
to make herd regulations or
any other regulations in respect to the
occupation of the lands Of the public land
strip"
"These are the public lands of the
United States" continues the commits
sioner, "and never have been made sub
ject to lawful occupation or entry undel
any of the public land laws, and l hav'
heretofore recommended the employment
of the military forces to remove there
from all who are not actual settlers, O
who are using or controlling more thai
| J60 acres."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
o. 8. sHIPyvANDALIA.

WAsHIsoToS, July 19.-From informs-
ton received at the navy department to-
day it is believed the United States ship
Vandalia has arrived at Honolulu, or will
do so in few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
FOREIGN NEWS
Present Status of the Egyptian
Convention and Relation to
the Powers.
European Courts Awaiting the
sultan's Sanction of Prince
Ferdinand.
ENGLAND.
THE oRrMEs BILL.

LONDON, July 19.-In the house of lords
yesterday the crimes bill was read the
third time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
THE EMpERoR's GIFT.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The secretary of
state has received, through the German
minister at Washington, from the en-
peror of Germany, check for $1,000 and
two handsome gold watches embellished
with the likeness and monogram of the
emperor, with the request that the money
be divided equally among the families of
the five members of the life-saving crew at
Damneck Mills station, Va, who lost their
lives in attempting to rescue the crew of
the German ship Elizabeth, on the 9Th OF
January last, and that the watches be pre-
sented to Frank Tedford and Joseph e
Ethridge, the only survivors of the life
saving crew. The money and watches
have been turned over to General Super
intendent Kimball for distribution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-07-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.
TO DE RETIRED.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The army retir-
ing board of which Quartermaster- general
Holabird is president, has recommended
the retirement OF Captain j. F. Simpson,
Third cavalry, who is now under treat :
ment at the government hospital for in
sanity. Captain Simpson is the officer
who created a scandal in Arizona few
years ago by his conduct with notorious
woman. He was court.martialed and sem
fenced to dismissal. President Arthur,
however, disapproved the finding OF the
court-martial and ordered the officer re-
stored to duty. He Was ostracized by his
brother officers, and was subsequently
sent to the insane asylum for treatment.
He will probably be retired soon, as va
cancy occurs in The retired list.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-01-06
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

2
matters Of Interest Regarding People OF
Prominence.
March 4.-Archbishop Gibbons mado Car
dinal H
March 23.-Secretary Of the Treasury Man.
ming FRUSTRATED by severe attack OF paralysis
from which lie did not recover till fall
April LEX President Of tho Confederacy
jefferson Davis lays tho corner stone OF tho
Confederate monument ut Montgomery. Ala
June AT the White House, Washington,
Grover Cleveland, President of the United
States, was married to Miss Frances Folsom.
the ceremony being performed by the lsev.
Dr. Sunderland.
Juno 19.-Archibald Forbes, the famous
war correspondent, was married at Washing
ton, 10 Miss Louise Meigs, daughter Of Cen
NJ c. Meigs. U. 3. A.
Aug. 16-President and Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Folsom started for the Adirondncks
on their summer vacation. ......
Sept. 14.-George J. Gould, son Of million
aire Jay Gould, married to Miss Edith King
don, an actress, at Mr.. Gould's summer resi-
dence, Irvington-on-the-H
Oct 10-Hon. S. S. Cox, who has resigned
his position as minister to Turkey, arrived at
New York from the Orient. -"
Dec. l3,-Gen Miles, U. s. A, was charged
by tho secretary of war, in his annual re-
port, with disobedience OF orders in having
accepted the surrender of the Apaches,
Dec. l3-Rev. DR.. McGlynn, Of New York
city, suspended by Archbishop Corrigan
from exercising tho functions Of apriest.
This was theeauss Of tho active part Father
McGlynn took In the Henry George cam
paign. ..... ..-
Dec. 15.-Henry NJ. Stanley, the African
explorer, recently arrived i'll America, sails
from New York in response to a telegram
said to be from the king OF Belgium.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-01-06
EARTHQUAKES TO sPARE.
Shakes Reported from all Parts Of tn
World.

Shakes Reported from all Parts Of the
World. ..
Jan. Is Alarming subterranean disturb
ances occurred in Guatemala.
June TO- An earthquake end volcanic crup-
lions Of terrific proportions occurred in Now
Zealand. One VILLAGE was wiped out Of OK
istence, hundreds Of persons killed, and tho
entire side Of the mountain of Tarawera was
blown out
Aug. %. Six hundred persons killed and
several towns destroyed by an earthquake in
the islands of the Grecian archipelago.
Aug. %. The steamer Daniel Drew wos
burned at Kingston Point, N, Y.
Aug. 81. Severe earthquake shocks ex-
ney;eneed throughout the eastern part of the
United States, and as far west as Chicago,
which eliminated at Charleston. S. c., whcro
sixty-ona persons were killed and MILL ,ns Of
property destroyed. Shocks continued for
months in the vicinity of Charleston.
Oct. Is. Earthquakes are reported ut Apia,
Ninafon island, one OF the Tonga group. Ono
hundred severe shocks were felt and fam
Ing mountain is said to have risen 500 feet
into the air, from the lake.
Oct H. Slight shocks of earthquake were
felt in Lower Alsacs, Germany.
Nov. 20, Earthquake destroys the dam of
the cotton mill at Langley, s. c. Three
hundred persons were thrown out of work In
CONSEQUENCE
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-01-06
The Goats of Bolivia.

While riding along we saw ON the side
hills many fiocks of goats grazing which
seemed to be without guardian. OBJ
serving this to my capataz he said: "Oh,
they keep dogs to guard the goats" JUST
then we were passing right through q
herd, which scattered to the right and
left as we trotted by. ! told my COM
pan.on that here at least there was no dog.
had hardly spoken when my mule gave
a start and kick. Looking round saw
q shaggy black dog trying to bite my
animal.
The goats are sent out in the morning
in charge of these dogs, which are trained
to take care of the flocks. In fact, they
are brought up with the goats, and the
p rppies fed on goats milk. AS they grow
up they are sent out with them, being
fed before starting. If any goats are
missing they get nothing at night. If the
flock is complete they arc fed.-Bolivia
Cor. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-01-06
RECORD OF A YEAR.
Chronology Of the Twelvemonth
That is Just Past.
A PERIOD OF PROGRESS.
Peace Prevails, Though There are
Mutterings Of War.

Many Prominent Persons Pass Away.
Tho Labor Observation-Disclosures
The George Campaign-The Land Move
ment in Ireland-Tho Eastern War
CIoud-Disasters of all Sorts-Explo-
sions-Railroad Accidents-The Crim-
inal Record-PersonaI-HIis
The year of our Lord 1886 has passed
away. All hail to its successor. 1881
Tho record here presented has become
history. Its careful perusal will show
that the departed twelvemonth will
count for more than naught when the
larger records, that are possible only after
the lapse of time, are made up. Then the
significance of many things now ac-
counted trivial will be apparent. Then
many circumstances now thought impor-
tant will be found to be Of small moment.
Tho year was notable one in that the
lives of many men of mark went out
during its reign.
The labor movement developed in new
and unlocked for directions.
The elections of November were full of
surprises for men of all parties.
Across sea, England, after long
period of indecis;on, finally made up her
mind in regard to the Irish question, and
in December adopted strong coercive
measures.
Upon the continent Of Europe there
was continual agitation during the
whole year, which reached the maximum
when Alexander was deposed from Bull
garias throne. Peace still prevails, but
war would not at any time be unex-
pected.
Disasters followed each other closely
tho whole world over. The earthquakes
in the Sandwich Islands. in Spain and In
America, and storms of unusual violence
at sea, were especially noteworthy.
For details of all this, and much more,
the reader is referred to what follows.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-01-06
THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
Justice Overtahes New York's BoodI.
Ak,crmen=Oticr EIsttars.

Justice Overtakes New York's Doodle
Aldcrmen-Othcr Matters.
Feb. G.-Tho Eow York state assembly be-
gan investigating the broadway franchise
grant by the New York aldermen. Fran
chise annulled April 81 Oh ground that il was
obtained by bribery. March 18.-Hcrry w.
Jaehnc, vice-prcsident of tho 1884 EoarI of
aldermen, was arrested for accepting bribe
in connection with the franchise. Nav c.
Jaehne convicted and sent to states prison
for nine years and ten months. April a..
Doodle a ldernian Miller arrested ii, Florida,
and 18th all the other "a aldermen who had not
alosconded taken in. Oct. IL Alderman Sayles
forfeited his bond by going to Canada. Nov a.
lsoodle Alderman McCabe declared insane, Eoy
o:-Aldermaa Duffy and Frllgraff turned inform:
Quado disagreed, Dec. 6.-McQuade convicted
end sentenced to five years with S., 900 Gne A
stay was afterward obtained
March 3.-Express MESSENGER KELLOGG fatally
beaten and 1900 stolen from to, car ne ar Chi.
cage. Oct 23-Messsnger FothsrinSiam, on the
st Louis and San Francisco railroad, bound and
eomplieity. bus pothlas was proven. Bee. III
near Ters werts. Tex, dssp,ts tho Ss''i pr's
25. -Pinkerton's detectives arrested three nan
supposed to have been implicated in the Fother.
ingham express car robbery: It /, reported
jan s. William H. Mcneil vi:e-pr sdept of
the Lancaster National bank, defau,tel ii SIn6.
0to and escaped to Canada Aus, 2j,-1VYi;liam
Gray. Jp.. treasures OF tho Indian orchard mills
Boston, defaulted IN S1,Cc0,0Gl Next day he
killed himself. Sept. 2o.-Wiiam s. GoulI, cash.
Ter Of the First National bank, Portland, nc, de.
fau!ted in $1,000 Sept 22-George N. Earthol
oraew, president Of thu Charter Oak Life Insur+
anco company, Hartford. defaultei Il 100000
Oct: IN IL Neell; Of 5. g Fereuso1 & Co,
defau.ted in ST. 0J0,019 and abscenaed Oct. 49,.
i. j. Bradley, ex.managsre CT Pullman Car works
charged with S3J ,QJ1 defalcatien, Oct ei-iIiraIa
J, Ladders confidential clerk of Lenders Earnes
q Co., Of Indianapolis, absconied with $40CO0
narch S.-Hoiland, the Texan, acquitted Of the
murder of Tom Davis, sawd,ist swindler In New
IorE. July 2S-Charges preferred against Roliin
H. Squire, commissioner CT puGiic works In New
York Squire was removed. CONTRACTION Maurice
i, Fiyaa aud Squirs Yera afterward Indicted fer
conspiracy, August a-Rev. George O. IIaddock,
rrohibitionist murdered in Sioux Falls, Iowa
Oct. II-Edward solomon,, tas. composer,
charged with bigamy, was admitted to bail in
London. Nov. 1.-Survcyor Hans g. Eeattis, of
tbs port OF New York, shot By Louia Bierai,
discharged employe. The wound ives not a
Eovcre one. Eov. 1o.-alaxEel. tie murderer Of
PreEer. convicted il s.. Louis, obtained further
stay. Nov. 23-Tho court CT appeals having
oyer-ruled the motion CT Euddensoi,s, taa New
York shell tenement house builder, convicted of
nlansiaughter, for new trial, be was taken 70
prison.